dips

[dɪps]

dips Definition

• 1. a brief swim or immersion in water
• 2. a downward movement of something, especially a decrease or reduction
• 3. a thick sauce in which pieces of food are dipped before eating

Using dips: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dips" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I took a quick dip in the pool before breakfast.

• Example

  The stock market experienced a dip in prices.

• Example

  I love to eat chips with dips.

• Example

  She made a delicious spinach and artichoke dip for the party.

dips Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dips

• bath
• plunge
• reduction
• decrease
• drop
• sauce
• condiment
• swim

Phrases with dips

• double dip

  to put a food item that has already been bitten or used back into a communal dip or sauce

  Example

  Please don't double dip your chip in the salsa.

• buying dip

  the act of purchasing stocks or other securities when their prices have decreased

  Example

  Many investors see buying dip as an opportunity to make money.

• dip your toe in the water

  to try something new or unfamiliar in a cautious way

  Example

  I'm not sure if I want to study abroad, but I might dip my toe in the water by taking a short trip first.

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Summary: dips in Brief

The term 'dips' [dɪps] refers to a brief swim or immersion in water, a downward movement of something, and a thick sauce in which pieces of food are dipped before eating. It includes phrases like 'double dip,' meaning to put a food item that has already been bitten or used back into a communal dip or sauce, and 'buying dip,' referring to purchasing stocks or other securities when their prices have decreased.